Cognizant H-1B Salaries (2026)
Based on 3K certified H-1B (LCA) filings · Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Total H-1B Filings
3K
across 24 roles
Median Base Salary
$113,797
$54.71/hr
Top Filing State
Texas
Cognizant Salary by Role
Median base salaries from Cognizant’s certified H-1B filings, ranked by number of filings.
| # | Role | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $117,582 | 3K |
| 2 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $102,315 | 575 |
| 3 | Software Developers | $131,082 | 92 |
| 4 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $105,102 | 75 |
| 5 | Management Analysts | $129,230 | 38 |
| 6 | Database Administrators | $109,034 | 38 |
| 7 | Database Architects | $142,958 | 29 |
| 8 | Information Security Analysts | $132,475 | 25 |
| 9 | Business Intelligence Analysts | $119,642 | 23 |
| 10 | Project Management Specialists | $150,260 | 22 |
| 11 | Graphic Designers | $63,398 | 7 |
| 12 | Computer Network Architects | $114,525 | 6 |
| 13 | Computer Programmers | $120,494 | 5 |
| 14 | Validation Engineers | $126,433 | 4 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026. Figures are certified prevailing/offered base wages, not total compensation.